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- 4th - 6th
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Students examine the characteristics of different vertebrates and invertebrates from around the world then work in groups to present a region of the world. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students distinguish between invertebrate and vertebrate organisms while examining the zoological classes of a number of invertebrates. They illustrate a food web of these organisms and investigate the impact of humans on the oceanic environment while completing the attached handouts. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students continue their examination of the state of Connecticut. After taking a field trip, they identify the types of birds, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates who make their home in the salt marshes. In groups, they identify the types of organisms that cannot live or function without the presence of another organism. They research ways humans are destroying the marshland and compare aerial photographs and topographical maps. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students watch video and slide shows as an introduction to animals. They discuss classifications of animals while moving from most common to least common of the animals. Types of classifications includes herbivores/carnivores; vertebrates/invertebrates; and cold/warm blooded animals. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates. They conduct Internet research, take an online invertebrate quiz, complete a vertebrate fact sheet, print out pictures of invertebrates they find interesting, and create index card information fact cards. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students differentiate between vertebrates and invertebrates, and identify the main characteristics of mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. They sort and categorize different types of balls, discuss the characteristics of five types of vertebrates, and participate in a characteristic identification game. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students explore the major characteristics of the major animal phyla. They describe adaptive features that have contributed to the success of animals on land. Students explain how primate evolution provides a context for understanding human origins. They participate in a game to match animals characteristics to their phylum or class. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore vertebrates and invertebrates. They explain the terms and classify different phylums of animals as either vertebrate or invertebrate. They identify similarities and differences between the different types of invertebrates. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students identify and describe five main groups of the Phylum Chordata. They discover that the Phylum Chordata is the vertebrates. Students identify the main difference between invertebrates and vertebrates. They read passages about the different chordates. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students identify the differences between invertebrates and vertebrates. In groups, they use the internet to examine different invertebrate animals. To end the lesson, they classify a list of animals into the correct category and name their own animal not on the list and place it in the correct spot. Full Review »
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